Genisys Sponsors Relay for Life in Shelby Township and Waterford
AUBURN HILLS, MI (June 21, 2013) Genisys Credit Union, which provides services to anyone who lives or works in the Lower Peninsula, recently sponsored American Cancer Society Relay for Life walks in Shelby Township and Waterford.
Relay for Life, a team-based, family-friendly fundraising event, is a fun and empowering way to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Relay happens in more than 6,200 communities worldwide and is a way for people to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease in their own communities.
The Shelby relay, held at River Bends Park, had over 700 walkers present and was a great success. The lives of more than 150 cancer survivors were honored at the walk and more than $153,000 was raised to support the Society’s mission of saving lives.
The Waterford Relay, held at Pierce Middle School, had over 430 participants and 33 teams celebrated the lives of 125 cancer survivors. $160,000 was raised at the Waterford relay, surpassing American Cancer Society’s goal.
“Everything we do at Relay For Life contributes to reducing cancer mortality and incidences, whether it’s raising dollars that support free patient programs and services, research or volunteering to commit to advocacy and education efforts,” said American Cancer Society. “The relayers know and feel the urgency in this fight, and it shows in their dedication and pride with the event.”
“Through their hard work in preparing for the event, and by spending hours walking for the cause, Shelby Township & Waterford residents certainly did their part to help the American Cancer Society create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said Jackie Buchanan, President/CEO. “It’s critical that we come together during Relay to help the American Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back."
To learn more about Relay For Life, visit www.RelayForLife.org or call 800-227-2345.
About The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
About Genisys Credit Union
Genisys Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been committed to helping its members financially since 1936. Based out of Auburn Hills, MI, Genisys is one of the largest credit unions in Michigan, with over 138,000 members and 24 branch locations. Anyone who lives or works anywhere in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan can open an account at Genisys Credit Union. They are proud to be making a difference in their communities, and truly believe that Genisys is “where you come first”. Connect with Genisys on Facebook and Twitter by following “GenisysCU”. For convenient access to your account, download the Genisys iPhone App in the iTunes Store and Android App in the Google Play Store. For more information or a calendar of events, visit Genisys online at www.genisyscu.org.